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Africa: South Africa Secures Full Afreximbank Membership with US Billion Programme to Enhance Trade and Create Jobs

Africa: South Africa Secures Full Afreximbank Membership with US$8 Billion Programme to Enhance Trade and Create Jobs

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South Africa has become a full member of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), the continent’s largest trade institution, and has qualified for an initial $8 billion financing package that will help boost the mining, automaking and manufacturing sectors. Speaking at the signing ceremony in Johannesburg, President Cyril Ramaphosa welcomed the agreement which he said “will…

Africa: All of Africa Today – February 5, 2026

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Dozens Killed as Armed Attackers Raid Nigerian Villages Dozens of people were killed when armed attackers raided the villages of Nuku and Woro in Kwara State. They burnt homes and shops and forcing residents to flee. Initial reports estimated at least 35 deaths, but rights groups later said more than 170 people had been…

West Africa Takes Historic Step Toward Lassa Fever Vaccine Access With Launch of First End-to-End Roadmap

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West Africa has today, 3rd February 2026, marked a major milestone in regional health security with the official launch of the Lassa Fever End-to-End (E2E) Access Roadmap for West Africa, a first-of-its-kind, regionally-led framework designed to ensure equitable access to safe and effective Lassa fever vaccines once they become available. The roadmap was developed with…

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Africa: Global Fund Launches Process to Select New Executive Director

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Geneva — The Board of the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (the Global Fund) has formally launched the process to select its next Executive Director for a four-year term starting from 2027. The Executive Director is responsible for the overall leadership, management and performance of the Global Fund Secretariat, including its operational…

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Africa: GoCab Raises $45m to Scale Mobility, Credit Platform in Africa

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London-based mobility and financial services platform GoCab has raised $45 million in new financing, split between $15 million in equity and $30 million in debt, as it steps up expansion across Africa. The equity round was led by E3 Capital and JANNGO Capital, with participation from KawiSafi Ventures and Cur8 Capital. The debt portion was…

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Africa: How Murtala Muhammed’s Legacy for Nigeria and Africa Has Thrived for Five Decades

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Five decades after his assassination, General Murtala Ramat Muhammed has remained one of Nigeria’s most consequential leaders. As the country prepares to mark the 50th anniversary of his passing on February 13, renewed reflections on his short but defining rule highlight how he reshaped Nigeria’s dom estic direction and foreign policy posture, projecting the nation…

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Africa Losing $15bn Yearly to Exportation of Crude Oil – Operators

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Stakeholders in the oil gas sector have decried the continuous loss of jobs and investment in Africa due to lack of local value addition in crude oil production in the continent. The experts who spoke during the 9th Nigerian International Energy Summit (NIES) said there is the need to finance refineries in Africa to increase…

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Africa: Liberia Seeks AU Peace and Security Council Seat for 2026-2028 Term

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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced that Liberia will present its candidacy for a seat on the African Union Peace and Security Council (AU PSC), representing the Western Region for the 2026-2028 term. The election is scheduled to take place during the 48th Ordinary Session of the African Union Executive Council, set for February…

Africa: WHO Launches 2026 Appeal to Help Millions of People in Health Emergencies and Crisis Settings

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The World Health Organization (WHO) today launched its 2026 global appeal to ensure that millions of people living in humanitarian crises and conflicts can access health care. In 2025, WHO and partners supported 30 million people funded through its annual emergency appeal. These resources helped deliver life-saving vaccination to 5.3 million children, enabled 53 million…

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Africa: Empowering Local Health Systems for Sustainable Impact – Inside Uganda’s Push to Strengthen District Health Leadership

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Across the winding corridors of district health offices in Uganda, a quiet but profound transformation is taking place. It is not marked by grand announcements or sweeping reforms, but by the steady, deliberate strengthening of the systems that keep communities healthy. Guided by the World Health Organization’s District Health Management Team (DHM), district teams are…